10-Day Itinerary for Switzerland

1. Day 1: Zurich
   From Zurich airport, take a 15-minute train ride to the city centre

   Explore Zurich's beautiful historic old town. Visit the Fraumünster Church and Limmatpromenade.

2. Day 2: Lucerne
   1 hour (37 miles) from Zurich

   Take an early morning train to Lucerne, visit the famous Chapel Bridge and take a walk along the lake.

3. Day 3: Interlaken
   2 hours (67 miles) from Lucerne

   Enjoy the scenic train journey to Interlaken, a small town in the Bernese Alps, located between two stunning lakes.

4. Day 4: Jungfraujoch
   From Interlaken, take a train ride to Kleine Scheidegg and then a cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch

   Reach the highest railway station in Europe and marvel at the breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier.

5. Day 5: Geneva
   3 hours (136 miles) from Interlaken

   Travel to Geneva by train and explore the charming Old Town and Jet d'Eau fountain.

6. Day 6: Chillon Castle
   30 minutes (13 miles) from Geneva

   Take a short train ride to Chillon Castle, positioned on the shores of Lake Geneva. Walk around the castle that inspired Lord Byron's "The Prisoner of Chillon".

7. Day 7: Zermatt
   3 hours (105 miles) from Chillon Castle

   Travel to Zermatt for a fabulous view of the Matterhorn. Take a stroll around the town, and ride on the Gornergrat railway to the scenic mountain peak.

8. Day 8: Locarno
   4 hours (155 miles) from Zermatt

   Visit the sunny town of Locarno on Lake Maggiore and stroll around the picturesque streets of the old town.

9. Day 9: Lugano
   1 hour (23 miles) from Locarno

   Travel to the Italian-speaking town of Lugano and visit the exquisite Villa Carlotta.

10. Day 10: St. Moritz
    2 hours (72 miles) from Lugano

    End your journey in St. Moritz, one of the world's most luxurious ski resorts. Take a relaxing walk around the lake and enjoy the stunning mountain scenery.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch (5 hours, CHF 220)
• Gornergrat railway (4 hours, CHF 110)
• Villa Carlotta (2 hours, CHF 15)
• Total Estimated Costs: CHF 3450 ($3740 AUD)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other Swiss towns like Bern, Lausanne and Basel. For a shorter trip, consider skipping either Geneva or Locarno.